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Which watch?

BarryD

BarryD

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Has anyone had a chance to handle the new Speedmaster yet?

This guy on YT isn't a fan:

Seems like a bit of an exaggeration, but I'd be curious to hear if anyone has similar/different experiences with the new one.
 
ChuckMK23

ChuckMK23

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BarryD said:
Has anyone had a chance to handle the new Speedmaster yet?

This guy on YT isn't a fan:

Seems like a bit of an exaggeration, but I'd be curious to hear if anyone has similar/different experiences with the new one.
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From what I have read, total exaggerating...

Get a great condition previous gen 1861 for under $3k...
 
OscarMyers

OscarMyers

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BarryD said:
Has anyone had a chance to handle the new Speedmaster yet?

This guy on YT isn't a fan:

Seems like a bit of an exaggeration, but I'd be curious to hear if anyone has similar/different experiences with the new one.
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Found this on the rolex forum:

"New 3861 Hesalite Speedy on the new bracelet owner here.

I also have and wear & enjoy an 1863 Sapphire Sandwich on multiple leather straps (not really a NATO guy), and a 50th Anniversary Apollo XI- which has an incredible bracelet!

I just watched the video and at about 5:52 he says "Am I on "crazy pills" or are these edges sharp, like they're almost razor-blade like..." Since he asked, I do think he IS absolutely on "crazy pills". I'm wearing the watch now, and I have absolutely no idea what the he!! he is talking about. Even if he does think that the edges are sharper than he would prefer, how does that justify what is basically a 19 minute rant?

Maybe the TWO bracelets he stumbled upon indeed were either from a lot that had particularly sharp edges, or maybe he has overly sensitive skin, or maybe he actually needs to be on some medication, but honestly, unless he came out of the encounter with scratches and bloodied wrists- which he presumedly did not- how does his experience justify putting up what is essentially a 19 minute rant against the bracelet and the watch?

I think that is a very disappointing video for his channel. I have enjoyed some of his videos, but now will have to reconsider his opinions"
 
BarryD

BarryD

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OscarMyers said:
Found this on the rolex forum:

"New 3861 Hesalite Speedy on the new bracelet owner here.

I also have and wear & enjoy an 1863 Sapphire Sandwich on multiple leather straps (not really a NATO guy), and a 50th Anniversary Apollo XI- which has an incredible bracelet!

I just watched the video and at about 5:52 he says "Am I on "crazy pills" or are these edges sharp, like they're almost razor-blade like..." Since he asked, I do think he IS absolutely on "crazy pills". I'm wearing the watch now, and I have absolutely no idea what the he!! he is talking about. Even if he does think that the edges are sharper than he would prefer, how does that justify what is basically a 19 minute rant?

Maybe the TWO bracelets he stumbled upon indeed were either from a lot that had particularly sharp edges, or maybe he has overly sensitive skin, or maybe he actually needs to be on some medication, but honestly, unless he came out of the encounter with scratches and bloodied wrists- which he presumedly did not- how does his experience justify putting up what is essentially a 19 minute rant against the bracelet and the watch?

I think that is a very disappointing video for his channel. I have enjoyed some of his videos, but now will have to reconsider his opinions"
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Awesome, glad to hear that. I too was curious as I've also watched a bunch of his stuff and was a caught off guard by this . . .
 
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